When working with a client, Joshua (an SLPA) noticed the 4 year old had an extremely difficult time grasping small items (ex. pom-pom balls, pencils, crayons, cheerios, etc.) used in therapy and had noticed a tremor in the child's hand. Joshua had worked as a developmental therapist for 3 years prior to being an SLPA and was aware of the signs of fine-motor difficulties. Joshua decided to speak to the client's parents about the concern. The parents had noticed the concerns but didn't think anything of it because they thought the child would grow out of it. Joshua had shared his background as a developmental therapist and recommended that they contact an Occupational Therapist for a consultation. The parents were gracious that Joshua had spoken to them about his concern. Joshua is within his scope of practice as an SLPA because of his previous experience and he was considering the welfare of his client.

a) True
b) False